Publisher Partnerships Manager
Location: US, NY, New York
Department: Commercial/Marketing

Company profile:
As augmented reality jobs go, one at Blippar is hard to beat. We are a rapidly expanding creative startup at the forefront of a brand new industry, so working here offers real opportunities to shape an innovative technology and the way in which people use it.Because of this, we like working with imaginative people who think outside the box, and we love people who throw the whole box away and build something completely new. Our bright, open, centrally located offices are energetic environments bursting with collaborative ideas and boundless enthusiasm.Aside from being part of an exciting, driven, super-friendly team that will nurture your talents and help you grow, at Blippar you’ll find plenty more tangible benefits, including weekly free lunches, evening drinks, and Olive, the office dog.You’ll also be working intimately, from the start, with some of the world’s biggest brands - from Coca Cola and Nestle to Conde Nast, P&amp;G and Jaguar.As a young, growing company spearheading the exciting augmented reality industry, the biggest perk of all is the creative control you’ll be afforded, whether you’re part of the design, tech, commercial or marketing teams. After all, we think our people are amazing, so we want them to stick around.

Job description:
A senior role based in our amazing offices in New York, you will have a genuine opportunity to change the print publishing world by increasing the adoption of Blippar’s technology. Reporting into the VP of Media based in San Francisco, with mentorship by our Founding team; You will lead and grow a team, lead relationships with all our east coast publisher base and make blipping the word on every publishers lips!Role &amp; Responsibilities1. Recruit publishing partners through consultative business development and trade publicityPassionately evangelise about blippar and it’s position as the pioneer of this revolution for printThought-lead on Blippar technology as best of breed – and a new and disruptive tech with far-reaching implications for all media ownersDevelop interactive programs with editorial teamsPitchStructure compelling, long term commercial agreements2. Train &amp; educate partners on best-practice for the mediumTrain them on self-service, self-publishing toolsAnalyse, understand and review blippar campaign metrics with clientsSeek to test, trial and expand upon client efforts through building longer-term, consultative partnerships with key accountsShare best practiceAt all times, keep attention on the automation of processes for the longer-term.Manage internal teams and external supplier relationships3. Expand &amp; enhance Blippar’s trade awareness and reputationGet the verb ‘to blipp’ on the tip of the tongue of all publishersAttend all and any relevant industry events- spanning publishing, mobile, marketing, advertising, AR, product-design, online or technologyActively seek out speaking opportunities and negotiate demo or exhibitor spaceAward nominations and application writing

Requirements:
Required Skills and AttributesAbility to present high-tech in simple, inspirational terms to marketersCreative brainstormer – broad-minded, fast-thinker with a creative, marketing-led brain with an intuitive appreciation of consumer journeyMature, authoritative, consultative approachCan-do attitudeEntrepreneurial attitude – ability to get stuck in for the ‘broader good’ and not constrain oneself to job-specification parametersConfident, inspirational presenter and networkerSupreme organisational skills with ability to keep multiple balls in the air at any one timeAbility to work (mostly remotely) in an international team of fellow client managers, senior management team, designers and developers in different locations worldwideRelevant ExperienceMust have:Strong track-record and working history within the media/ traditional publishing worldGood existing contacts within the industry – magazine and newsHighly desirable:Knowledge of mobile marketing &amp; emerging print/ marketing technologiesMust be happy to work flexible hours, liaise with our team in London, Los Angeles,Chicago and San Francisco and to travel as needed (approx. 15% of time)Social-networking knowledge is a mustSalary: Subject to experience: Ideally 10+ years experience

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